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100 1 _aWrong, George McKinnon,
_d1860-1948
245 1 0 _aWashington and His Comrades in Arms: A Chronicle of the War of Independence
250 _aAbraham Lincoln Edition
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2001
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aChronicles of America series; v. 12
500 _aRelease date is 2001-07-01
508 _aDianne Bean, Alev Akman, David Widger and Robert J. Homa
520 _a"Washington and His Comrades in Arms: A Chronicle of the War of Independence" by George M. Wrong is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This book delves into the events surrounding the American War of Independence, with a particular focus on George Washington and the crucial roles played by various figures in the Continental Army. The book covers Washington's leadership, strategic decisions, and personal attributes that shaped the fight for independence. At the start of the book, Wrong introduces George Washington as a distinguished military figure during the Second Continental Congress in 1775. He captures Washington's immediate acceptance of leadership amidst rising tensions and his presence in uniform that signified a commitment to the military cause. The opening chapters highlight significant events leading up to and including the Battle of Bunker Hill, emphasizing the urgency for a reliable leader as the colonial forces faced the British. The descriptions reveal the contrasting conditions and motivations of the armies involved, while showcasing Washington's characteristic qualities, including his decisive nature and growing military resolve despite considerable odds. Overall, this beginning sets the stage for an intricate exploration of the struggle for independence and the complexities of its leadership. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cToronto: s.n., 1920
653 _aUnited States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783
653 _aWashington, George, 1732-1799 -- Military leadership
700 1 _aJohnson, Allen,
_d1870-1931
830 0 _aChronicles of America series; v. 12
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2704
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